Academy of Mount Saint Vincent - Chastellux Yearbook (Tuxedo Park, NY)

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and Mathematics Sr. Maria Assumpta Sr. Jean Mclver SR. JEAN MclVER was again Chairman of the Mathematics Department and was assisted bv SR. MARIA ASSUMPTA and SR. RITA GUSHUE. Once again the intricacies of the • new'' Math were presented to the students, many of whom found even the • old” Math difficult. The Math League continued to function, with members of all four classes participating. SR. MARIA ASSUMPTA was the Moderator of the Senior Group, with CANDICE EVANS (pictured at the left at a meeting of the participating schools here at the Mount) as Captain. SR. RITA GUSHUE was Moderator of the Junior Group, with MARY BURKE, a Freshman, as its Captain.

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Science Both SR. BARBARA SROZENSKI and SR. RITA GUSHUE are newcomers to the Science Department of the Mount. Both have, however, brought to their new assignment contagious enthusiasm for the field of science. In the Freshman Physical Science course SR. RITA GUSHUE attempts to provide for a development and an understanding of basic concepts in chemistry and physics, and relates these concepts to meteorology, space science, astronomy, geology and oceanography. Above: SISTER BARBARA prepares to take a blood smear from SHEILA O’TOOLE S finger for a demonstration of the method of “typing blood. The Junior Biology course, taught by SR. BARBARA, is an inquiry into life — from that of the tiniest amoeba living in a pond to that of the astronaut orbiting the earth or the moon. Science and technology go hand in hand and the Seniors to whom SR. BARBARA teaches Chemistry are constantly aware of the interdependence of the two fields. Not even Honor students find the course easy, but all find it interesting and challenging. In October the Science Department sponsored an Assembly Program at which MR. GERARD DAVIS of the Atomic Energy Commission gave a demonstration of the great potentials of atomic energy for industrial — and peaceful - purposes. At the left MR DAVIS is shown demonstrating the possibilities of an Atomic Reactor.

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History Sr. Kathleen Nora Sr. Marie Francesca Sr. Mary Aquinata Two new members were added to the Faculty of the History Department this year: SR. KATHLEEN NORA, who is its Chairman and SR MARIE FRANCESCA. The continuity in the Department has been provided by SR MARY AQUINATA. The aim of the History Department has been to develop well informed and critical thinking young Americans. The courses have been based The study of the way our Western heritage developed is a fascinating pageant. This year SR MARIE FRANCESCA taught the Sophomores Modern World History and presented them with the challenge of reading both original and interpretative material. In the picture at the right. SR. MARY JOSITA is helping MARGARET VENNING locate some information. on the philosophy that students learn by doing and that they remember best what they discover for themselves. Therefore readings, reports, panel discussions and films are an integral part of every course, and in a special way. of the Team Teaching Program in Junior year.